The National embedded for a day with Spanish UNIFIL soldiers tasked with liaising with Israeli and Lebanese authorities.

Video work for The National

Medical Evacuation Flight from Gaza

On board the medical evacuation flight of cancer patients and critically injured children from Gaza to the UAE, via Arish airport in Egypt.

Video and editing for DR Danish Television News.

On board a Jordanian Airforce flight air dropping food aid into Gaza

On board a Jordanian Hercules as it drops much needed food aid into the besieged enclave of Gaza.

Video and editing work for DR Danish Television News

Meet the Finnish medic risking her life to volunteer in Bakhmut, Ukraine

Tina Soini makes trips to the front lines, delivering essential items and evacuating residents.

Video work and PTC for The National

Nearly half of Afghanistan's people threatened by starvation

After a year of Taliban rule the country is ravaged by drought, poverty and malnutrition.

Video and PTC work for The National

Newborns separated from parents in Ukrainian surrogacy clinic

While some expectant biological mothers were able to flee the country before the outbreak of war, many others were left to deliver during Russia's invasion.

Video work for The National

Inside a shopping centre-turned-shelter in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia

Shops in the centre have opened up to provide displaced families with it mattresses, food and other supplies.

Video work for The National

Civil and territorial defence: all hands on deck in Ukraine

Ukrainians continue to put up a stiff resistance as Russian forces continue to advance, but against Moscow's massive military, hope is their only lifeline.

Video work for The National

Odesa residents prepare for Russian attack

For weeks, residents of the Ukrainian port city have been building barricades, filling sandbags and removing street signs to defend themselves against Russia

Video and PTC work for The National

Ukrainian resident of Zhytomyr in shock after Russia bombs school and hospital

Four people were killed in the missile attacks

Video work for The National

Inside the bombed maternity ward of a Ukrainian hospital

Medical staff ask reporter to carry a message to the world

Video and PTC work for The National

As Ukraine faces war, an army of volunteers emerges

From making Molotov cocktails to stitching camouflage webbing, ordinary citizens across Ukraine are mobilising to resist Russian forces.

Video work for The National

Ukrainian father writes 'children' on his windscreen in hopes of protecting his family

The father was driving his family to the Poland border

Video work for The National

A race to get out of Ukraine

The UN estimates that more than half a million people have already fled from Ukraine into neighbouring countries since the Russian invasion began.

Video work for The National

The journey of Afghan children who hide under trucks to smuggle goods into Pakistan

A large number of Afghan children cross Pakistan’s Torkham border every day, risking their lives to smuggle goods to feed their families.

Video work for The National

 

CHANNEL NEWS ASIA. Syrian Refugee Report

Videography work for Channel News Asia on Syrian Refugees living in Lebanon. Due to the economic collapse in Lebanon many Syria Refugees are struggling to find work and look after their families. They can’t return home and staying in Lebanon is becoming a desperate situation for them. Written and presented by Abbie Cheeseman for Channel News Asia. (No Subtitles).

CONCERN WORLDWIDE. Migrants Are Human Too - Part One: Missing People

In August 2020, Beirut was rocked by a large explosion that claimed the lives of over 200 people.

Migrant workers were already struggling with the impact of the economic crisis and COVID-19, and were seriously impacted by the blast.

24,600 migrant workers were affected, with 15 people killed and 150 seriously injured.

In the first in a series of three videos, migrant workers highlight their experiences and how racist behaviour meant that they struggled to access humanitarian supports.

I believe that all people in need should receive humanitarian assistance, regardless of nationality. Unfortunately, in Lebanon, this has not always been the case.

Some names have been hidden to protect their privacy.

CONCERN WORLDWIDE. Migrants Are Human Too - Part Two: Medical Support

In August 2020, Beirut was rocked by a large explosion that claimed the lives of over 200 people.

Migrant workers were already struggling with the impact of the economic crisis and COVID-19, and were seriously impacted by the blast.

24,600 migrant workers were affected, with 15 people killed and 150 seriously injured.

In the second in a series of three videos, migrant workers highlight their experiences and how racist behaviour meant that they struggled to access humanitarian supports.

I believe that all people in need should receive humanitarian assistance, regardless of nationality. Unfortunately, in Lebanon, this has not always been the case.

Some names have been hidden to protect their privacy.

CONCERN WORLDWIDE. Migrants Are Humans Too - Part Three: Access To Services

In August 2020, Beirut was rocked by a large explosion that claimed the lives of over 200 people.

Migrant workers were already struggling with the impact of the economic crisis and COVID-19, and were seriously impacted by the blast.

24,600 migrant workers were affected, with 15 people killed and 150 seriously injured.

In the final of the series of three videos, migrant workers highlight their experiences and how racist behaviour meant that they struggled to access humanitarian supports.

I believe that all people in need should receive humanitarian assistance, regardless of nationality. Unfortunately, in Lebanon, this has not always been the case.

Some names have been hidden to protect their privacy.

LEVANTX. Coffee with Lola

Legasse (Lola) Kidane Tieke invites us over for an Eritrean coffee ceremony. During it she discusses her life before coming to Beirut, living in the capital of Lebanon for 40 years and the future.

CONCERN WORLDWIDE. The Solidarity Project in response to the Beirut explosion.

On August 4th an explosion destroyed a third of the city of Beirut, killing over 200 people and wounding at least 6000.

In the absence of government or UN-led response, civil society stepped in to fill the void.

To support the volunteers and activists, Concern launched the Solidarity Project, providing assistance in psychosocial aid, building safety, protection and logistics to some of the most inspiring people. This is their story.

Music: Ashraf El Chouli

LAST OF ENGLAND. A/W 2019 Collection.

A meditation on the last three and a half years.
A mixture of catharsis, therapy and reflection.
Inspired by two heroes. Tim Heatherington and Lara Pawson.